The YWCA Union County assists victims of domestic violence. Jan Lilien, director of the YWCA stated, “Domestic violence is a serious public health issue that impacts not just the victim – but her family, friends, workplace and the entire community. One in four women will be a victim of domestic violence in her lifetime – and it’s critical that a full range of services be available and accessible to survivors.”

Salem Roadhouse Café, located in Townley Presbyterian Church on Salem Road, is a non-profit music venue that raises funds for local charities. It showcases the area’s top professional musicians. At its annual Love Notes Jazz Marathon event, more than 20 local musicians donated their time and performed for over four hours, headlined by Carrie Jackson and Stephen Fuller. Past marathons have benefited Haiti Earthquake Relief, Union County YMCA’s domestic violence programs, Hurricane Sandy Relief, and Monarch Housing. This is the second time the donation went to The YWCA.

Said Lilien, “Love Notes Jazz Show provided needed funding, and also helped us increase awareness that we can and must end Domestic Violence. Partnering with the Salem Roadhouse Cafe is always a joy and pleasure.”

Bruce Tangowski, director of the Salem Roadhouse Café, said, “The Roadhouse Café is all about music, art — and charity. The monthly Roadhouse Café shows raise funds for numerous charities around New Jersey, and we are proud to offer the community a safe, friendly, professional, and fun place to hear music and see local artwork by New Jersey artists.”

ELIZABETH, NJ - The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced the 2018 Union County Library Grant awards for 20 public, municipal libraries in Union County. The grants are designed to assist public libraries with funding that enriches and supports children’s programming.

“Our community is stronger when we all work together to provide every child with opportunities to learn and ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced the 2018 Union County ...

SOMERVILLE., NJ – A Somerville man and his two sons, plus a fourth suspect from Newark, have been charged with kidnapping and assaulting a 21-year-old Somerville resident.

Arrested and charged with First Degree Kidnapping and Third Degree Assault are David Alex Villegas, 22, of Davenport Street; David Andres Villegas, 42, of Davenport Street; Troy Warren, 28, of Clinton Avenue, Newark, and ...

SOMERVILLE., NJ – A Somerville man and his two sons, plus a fourth suspect from Newark, have been ...

ELIZABETH/ROSELLE, NJ - People and pups alike gathered at Warinanco Sports Center this past Saturday for the first-ever Warinanco Pet Parade, where canine talent from across Union County competed in multiple contests and enjoyed the admiration of dozens of dog lovers.

From “Waggiest Walk” to “Prettiest Puppy” and “Smallest Dog,” owners and their furry companions were given a chance to show ...

ELIZABETH, NJ – The achievements of ten people with disabilities were celebrated last week at Community Access Unlimited (CAU) in Elizabeth during the agency's annual Performance Recognition Night. Each of the individuals, all CAU members, were recognized by their fellow members, staff and family for their accomplishments in a variety of areas, from independent living to employment and ...

ELIZABETH, NJ – The achievements of ten people with disabilities were celebrated last week at ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ – An Indianapolis man traveling through Union County by way of Pennsylvania was arrested in the parking lot of a store on Route 22 in Union after an investigation led to a search of the vehicle, resulting in the seizure of two kilograms of heroin late last week, according to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office.

Noel Ramiro Hernandez of Indianapolis, Indiana is charged with ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ – An Indianapolis man traveling through Union County by way of Pennsylvania was ...

NEW YORK, NY - The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Northern New Jersey through Tuesday August 7.

A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health ...

NEW YORK, NY - The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Northern New Jersey through ...

REGION, NJ — Off-peak, one-seat rides on the Raritan Valley Line to Penn Station New York will be temporarily discontinued starting Sept. 4, NJ TRANSIT announced Friday. Service is expected to resume in early 2019, the company said in its press release.

The change comes as NJ TRANSIT continues the installation of Positive Train Control (PTC) equipment on its rail fleet throughout the state — a ...

REGION, NJ — Off-peak, one-seat rides on the Raritan Valley Line to Penn Station New York will be ...

RAHWAY, NJ - One hundred middle and high school students throughout Union County graduated this year’s 2018 Union County Sheriff’s Youth Police Academy.

Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli joined Undersheriffs Dennis Burke, Mickey Colon, and Jonathan Parham and congratulated the graduates during a ceremony on Wednesday, August 1, at the Rahway High School Performing Arts Center.

Recruits in ...

RAHWAY, NJ - One hundred middle and high school students throughout Union County graduated this ...